1997 Ford Mustang rear differential

Tiny
SBOYCE08
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  • 1997 FORD MUSTANG
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 139,000 MILES
Service station wants to do a rear differential service. Is this necessary and why?
Tuesday, January 8th, 2008 AT 8:50 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there, it is not a bad practice to change the diff oil, like all oils it breaks down and becomes dirty, it will also carry in suspension small metal particles, normal wear from the gears, get it changed it will be of benefit in the long term.

Mark (mhpautos)
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